Should you take metformin?

One of my patients refused Metformin. Why? And what's the best solution for her?
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[morehlancehamel]

My doctor prescribed metformin and I said “No way!” Watching my carb intake and exercising my A1c went from 10.9 to 5.9 in nine months. Regular fasting, portion control, and a serious reduction in processed garbage made a huge impact. Thank you Dr. Boz! Your videos have been a great source of information and inspiration in the battle to restore my health. Your dedication to making videos is making an impact. It certainly has in my life. Thank you.

[bettyjohnson]

Great video!! I reversed my type 2 diabetes when I went keto then carnivore 3 years ago!! I'm 72 and the doctor told me to stop my metformin and I asked if I was still diabetic because that's the first question I'm ask when I have surgery! He said No, you are no longer diabetic!! I love it when nurses ask me HOW did I do THAT!! I know if I go back to eating the sugar and carbs that it will come back!! I have also seen amazing health benefits like greatly reduced chronic pain, anxiety and depression are gone, fatty liver is gone, and I am now off 8 of my 11 long term prescriptions!! Thanks for sharing such life changing information!! God bless you!!

[peachy]

I said NO to Metformin too. In October 2022, I was diagnosed with diabetes having an A1C of 8.1. My doc prescribed Metformin. I don't take any medication without some research because I have suffered from IBS-D for over 30 years. What I found about Metformin was that I certainly did NOT want to take that under ANY circumstances. I immediately cut out ALL sugar and drastically cut my carbs. I was able to bring my A1C down to 5.4 in 3 months and have kept it there ever since. So it can be done and I see no reason whatsoever for me to take any meds and feed Big Food and Big Pharma's ripoff on America.

[-old-Forthischet]

That's why I see my doctor every three months. Yes, I take Metformin but I have lost 60 pounds on my own in the last several years. I have been able to get off of one of my blood pressure meds after the weight loss. I still have more pounds to lose.

[slugo]

It was easy for myself to reverse mine. 6 months A1c down to 5.3 after one year A1c was down to 4.9 and I am now off metformin! Lost 100 pounds just by walking and cutting all the processed crap and only drink water and occasionally have a cup of coffee. My doctor still can't believe I did it. I told her what I eat and even her, my Dr. said I can't do that. I was like wow, okay. Kept my mouth shut and left shaking my head. I have no social life anyway so yes it's easy for myself. Younger people I feel sorry for. They don't even know what real food is because they were brought up this way. My grocery day is so simple now and fast. Also it's nice not having to take that afternoon nap anymore cause I have plenty of energy and stick to a schedule. Wake a sleep same time everyday. Life's good again. Sad that I thought life was good before even with all my aliments I previously had. My skin is back to normal also and I noticed more hair again now on my chest and legs. Middle isles of the stores is pure poison chemicals now days. Thank you, Dr Berry, Dr Shawn Baker, and Dennis from Beating diabetes channel. As Dennis put it, Mike the meter was the most helpful tool starting out! Also, moving about everyday. I never thought at 53 I'd have type 2 but I did, and now 54 and it's reversed into remission and not because of a pill but because I did the research and applied them with the help of God. If you want it bad enuff you'll do it. 🙏 to all who develop type 2 ty if you read my long post and sorry just the way I am.

[wespenre]

You make all the sense, doctor. I was diagnosed with Tyoe 2 in 2016 and put on Metformin. The doc said there was no way of reversing the condition--only to keep it in check. I bought s blood sugar meter to check m blood sugar levels. Now, 8 years later, I have no diabetes. Why? Because of not eating accessive sugar. For heaven's sake, you who read this--change your diet, and your diabetes will be reversed--at least in most cases. Just give it a shot if you want to live longer... Less carb, less sugar. See what results you get. Not only did I reverse my Type 2, I also feel 10 times better. Keto is great, but if you can't stick to it, eat veggies in moderation, but stay away from obvious sugar additives (common in our diet. Read the labels). You don't want to grow old and suffer from previous lousy life choices. And it's never too late to change habits. The body is brilliant in that way. It can heal from almost everything if we know how to change our destructive habits.

[bluevsrt]

I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and had a higher a1c and also refused to take metforman. I went on the carnivore diet and after 5 months my a1c is Wish more people took their health personally also I am down 54 lbs in the same 5 months so all is looking much better.

[Psalm-ygyi]

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I started the Sardine Diet on Sept 5th, 2024. I've lost over forty (40 lbs) pounds! I've also lowered my A1C below "pre-diabetic" levels!! ❤❤ 🎉🎉🎉🎉

Glory to GOD and a huge thank you to Dr.Boz! I have been doing this diet for twenty-two (22) days straight with only coffee and water.

I took two short breaks (beef broth with some white bread for dinner and after dinner snack), on two separate days which were over a week apart. I stopped adding Apple Cider Vinegar and lemon to my water (added for taste). It made me feel like someone scrubbed my insides with a scratch pad! 😂😂 I'll continue, Lord willing, for another month!

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[DCGreenZone]

I found this lying around at the NIH
Compared with metformin, berberine exhibited an identical effect in the regulation of glucose metabolism, such as HbA1c, FBG, PBG, fasting insulin and postprandial insulin. In the regulation of lipid metabolism, berberine activity is better than metformin.

[Craig-ynfv]

They said sodium phenytoin (dilantin) was a "miracle " drug too. They don't tell you that it destroys your liver. I prayed Our Lady's Rosary every day--all 15 decades-- for a year then stopped taking dilantin and my seisure disorder was gone! Over forty years on dilantin and no more. I'm treating metformin the same way.

[db_]

Very informative and I'm getting a Marisa Tomei vibe from you

[HarryJensen-krqz]

Dr put me on metformin (A1C 5.6) causes hypo couple times a week. Go ketogenic like the doc says, fasting when possible.

[hmlab]

I stopped taking Metformin due to peripheral neuropathy, acid indigestion, and explosive diarrhea... started keto and have not looked back! Current A1c of 5.4 no thanks to ADA!

[BeckyJB]

Loving the new videos! Keep them coming!!! Binge watched your channel a couple times now 😂

[Johnathan-esad]

Dr. Boz, can the long term use of Metformin cause Lactic Acidosis? I suffered 2 lactic acidosis events this year before my doctor took me off of it and put me on something else.
Also, I got fed up with the diabetic runaround from my doctor and started listening to your channel. I did the 72 hour sardine challenge and restructed my diet to a Keto one. In May, my A1C was running a solid 6.6. Now, I am off Metformin, on Keto, and my A1C this morning was 5.2.
Thank you for all that you do for us!

[censured-again]

Metformin made my stomach feel solid like concrete. I researched Australia, France, and the Joslin Institute and decided to go straight to insulin and have used a sliding scale for injections.
I get annual physicals and opthalmic tests. I have no evidence of diabetic eye issues, renal complications, nor any other usual diabetic anomalies.
Prior to May/24, I was taking on average 36 units of short-term insulin and 12-15 units long-term insulin.
In May, I started the carnivore lifestyle. Currently, I take on average 3.5 units of insulin per day.

[joshgordon]

I know a person who started getting BS spikes who stopped carbs and only ate raw green leafy and beef, fish, chicken for a year and had BS gradually keep rising with drastic spikes after eating either, even raw spinach. She was 45, good health and not over weight. She is doing well now after starting some complex carbs again and cutting way way down on meat. What the heck.

I started getting high BS and peripheral Neuropathy. Ha1c of 6.2 and 125 AM fasting. I cut out the bottle of wine a day, cut out carbs, lost 40 lbs to 200 as im 6 ft. Added Berberine and Benfotiamin and BS has not dropped. Added Metformin 500 QD and still have high BS. WTH?

[modelsupplies]

David Sinclair popularized Metformin use for non-diabetics suggesting it improves longevity. He also suggests a plant based diet. I disagree with him a lot.

[thetruth]

I think Magnesium and creatine will utilise the unused fuel and regular exercises with electrolyte will make things better.

[nbi]

Yes, it's not the best idea. Because of the harmful side effects and the fact that it isn't necessary. No, the gastric distress and nausea do not go away. No, exercise should not be the first thing you consider. What works? Like thousands who preceded me I tried ADF (alternate day fasting) and keto. Works like a charm. I completely reversed my type 2 diabetes along with losing 55 pounds along the way. Feel great now and have no plans to become a diabetic again via carb addiction.